Dr Amani Bell
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Dr Amani Bell

SFHEA
Associate Professor
School of Health Sciences
Phone
9036 7354
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Dr Amani Bell

My current research focusses on students and staff working in partnership to enhance higher education, particularly to improve access and success for students from diverse backgrounds. In the past, my research has explored ways in which academics develop their educational practice, through methods such as peer observation, critical reflection and mentoring.

I joined the School of Health Sciences Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team in December 2019. Previously I was the Vice-Chancellors’ Fellow at the Innovative Research Universities, where I led a suite of projects exploring models of WIL that are responsive to the changing nature of work. My academic career began at the University of Sydney, where I collaborated on, designed and led informal and formal programs to support the professional learning of university educators.

Carrick Institute Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2006) For excellence in the leadership, design and implementation of a faculty-wide tutor development program (with Dr Rosina Mladenovic and Dr Tai Peseta)

Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy

Publications

Edited Books

  • Low, R., Egan, S., Bell, A. (2024). Using social theory in higher education. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Bell, A., Santamaria, L. (2018). Understanding experiences of first generation university students: Culturally responsive and sustaining methodologies. London: Bloomsbury Academic.

Book Chapters

  • Bell, A., Barahona, S., Stanway, B. (2020). On the Edge. In L. Mercer-Mapstone & S. Abbot (Eds.), The Power of Partnership: Students, Staff, and Faculty Revolutionizing Higher Education, (pp. 123-135). Elon, North Carolina: Elon University. [More Information]
  • Bell, A., Barahona, S., Beg, G., Coulson, S., Eymont, R., Hartman, J., Hubble, T., Leung, N., McDonnell, M., Ni, J., Sakhaee, E., Uptin, J., et al (2020). Students and Academics Working in Partnership to Embed Cultural Competence as a Graduate Quality. In Jack Frawley, Gabrielle Russell, & Juanita Sherwood (Eds.), Cultural Competence and the Higher Education Sector, (pp. 233-254). Singapore: Springer Nature. [More Information]
  • Bell, A., Santamaria, L. (2018). Conclusion: Beyond listening to first generation students. In A. Bell, L. J. Santamaria (Eds.), Understanding experiences of first generation university students: Culturally responsive and sustaining methodologies, (pp. 191-218). London: Bloomsbury Academic. [More Information]

Journals

  • Di Michele, L., Thomson, K., Bell, A., Reed, W. (2024). Assessing evidence-based practice among Australian radiographers: A self-report survey. Radiography, 30(2), 696-701. [More Information]
  • Bourne, E., Bell, A. (2024). Student perceptions of transferable skills learned during a simulated placement. Innovations in Education and Teaching International. [More Information]
  • Klinner, C., Borges Dario, A., Bell, A., Nisbet, G., Penman, M., Monrouxe, L. (2023). Beyond mere respect: new perspectives on dignity for healthcare workplace learning. Frontiers in Medicine, 10. [More Information]

Conferences

  • Bell, A., Curwood, J., Ross, J. (2018). Assessment in a Digital Age: Rethinking Multimodal Artefacts in Higher Education. 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2018), London: International Society of the Learning Sciences.
  • Bell, A., Wolfgramm-Foliaki, E., Airini, A., Santamaria, L., Birch, E., Kelly-Laubscher, R., Paxton, M., Stanley, C., Waterman, S. (2014). Global and cross-cultural perspectives on first-generation university students. AARE-NZARE 2014 Conference, Australia: AARE-NZARE.
  • Bell, A., Mladenovic, R., Price, M. (2012). Improving learning outcomes through effective assessment: benefits of grade descriptors, marking guides and exemplars. 5th Annual American Accoutning Association AAA Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting, No publisher: No publisher.

2024

  • Di Michele, L., Thomson, K., Bell, A., Reed, W. (2024). Assessing evidence-based practice among Australian radiographers: A self-report survey. Radiography, 30(2), 696-701. [More Information]
  • Bourne, E., Bell, A. (2024). Student perceptions of transferable skills learned during a simulated placement. Innovations in Education and Teaching International. [More Information]
  • Low, R., Egan, S., Bell, A. (2024). Using social theory in higher education. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan.

2023

  • Klinner, C., Borges Dario, A., Bell, A., Nisbet, G., Penman, M., Monrouxe, L. (2023). Beyond mere respect: new perspectives on dignity for healthcare workplace learning. Frontiers in Medicine, 10. [More Information]
  • Di Michele, L., Thomson, K., Bell, A., Reed, W. (2023). Educating for the future: Bookending evidence-based practice. Radiography, 29(5), 958-960. [More Information]
  • Bell, A., Bartimote, K., Mercer-Mapstone, L., Norman, P. (2023). Equity and online work integrated learning: a qualitative research synthesis. Teaching in Higher Education, Online only. [More Information]

2022

  • Bell, A., Bartimote, K., Dempsey, N., Mercer-Mapstone, L., Brock, J., Tognolini, J. (2022). Student and educator perspectives on equity and online work integrated learning. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 38(6), 185-200. [More Information]

2021

  • Peseta, T., Kligyte, G., Bell, A., Hardiman, B., Leadbeatter, D., Pizzica, J., Saliba, G., Salisbury, F., Thomson, K., Yucel, R. (2021). Borders, paths and orientations: assembling the higher education research field as doctoral students and supervisors. Teaching in Higher Education, 26(3), 422-437. [More Information]
  • Barradell, S., Bell, A. (2021). Is health professional education making the most of the idea of ‘students as partners’? Insights from a qualitative research synthesis. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 26(2), 513-580. [More Information]

2020

  • Ross, J., Curwood, J., Bell, A. (2020). A multimodal assessment framework for higher education. E-Learning and Digital Media, 14(4), 290-306. [More Information]
  • Bell, A., Barahona, S., Stanway, B. (2020). On the Edge. In L. Mercer-Mapstone & S. Abbot (Eds.), The Power of Partnership: Students, Staff, and Faculty Revolutionizing Higher Education, (pp. 123-135). Elon, North Carolina: Elon University. [More Information]
  • Peseta, T., Bell, A. (2020). Seeing institutionally: A rationale for 'teach the University' in student and staff partnerships. Higher Education Research and Development, 39(1), 99-112. [More Information]

2019

  • Mladenovic, R., Martinov-Bennie, N., Bell, A. (2019). Business students' insights into their development of ethical decision-making. Journal of Business Ethics, 155(1), 275-287. [More Information]
  • Bell, A., Potter, S., Morris, L., Strbac, M., Grundy, A., Yawary, M. (2019). Evaluating the process and product of a student-staff partnership for curriculum redesign in film studies. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 56(6), 740-750. [More Information]

2018

  • Bell, A., Curwood, J., Ross, J. (2018). Assessment in a Digital Age: Rethinking Multimodal Artefacts in Higher Education. 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2018), London: International Society of the Learning Sciences.
  • Bell, A., Santamaria, L. (2018). Conclusion: Beyond listening to first generation students. In A. Bell, L. J. Santamaria (Eds.), Understanding experiences of first generation university students: Culturally responsive and sustaining methodologies, (pp. 191-218). London: Bloomsbury Academic. [More Information]
  • Bell, A., Benton, M. (2018). Experiences of Indigenous and non-Indigenous first generation students at an Australian university. In A. Bell, L. J. Santamaria (Eds.), Understanding experiences of first generation university students: Culturally responsive and sustaining methodologies, (pp. 47-71). London: Bloomsbury Academic. [More Information]

2017

  • Bell, A. (2017). Educating a diverse nation: Lessons from minority-serving institutions (book review). Higher Education Research and Development, 36(4), 870-872. [More Information]
  • Bell, A., Peseta, T., Barahona, S., Jeong, S., Lan, L., Menzies, R., Trieu, T., Wen, A. (2017). In conversation together: Student ambassadors for cultural competence. Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education, 21, 1-10. [More Information]
  • Hamshire, C., Forsyth, R., Bell, A., Benton, M., Kelly-Laubscher, R., Paxton, M., Wolfgramm-Foliaki, E. (2017). The potential of student narratives to enhance quality in higher education. Quality in Higher Education, 23(1), 50-64. [More Information]

2016

  • Peseta, T., Bell, A., Clifford, A., English, A., Janarthana, J., Jones, C., Teal, M., Zhang, J. (2016). Students as ambassadors and researchers of assessment renewal: puzzling over the practices of university and academic life. International Journal for Academic Development, 21(1), 54-66. [More Information]
  • Bell, A. (2016). Students as co-inquirers in Australian higher education: Opportunities and challenges. Teaching & Learning Inquiry, 4(2). [More Information]
  • Bell, A., Wolfgramm-Foliaki, E., Airini, A., Kelly-Laubscher, R., Paxton, M., Pukepuke, T., Santamaria, L. (2016). Together to the table: Applying critical leadership in cross-cultural, international research. In Lorri Santamaria, Andres Santamaria (Eds.), Culturally Responsive Leadership in Higher Education: Promoting Access, Equity, and Improvement, (pp. 106-119). New York: Routledge. [More Information]

2015

  • Thomson, K., Bell, A., Hendry, G. (2015). Peer observation of teaching: the case for learning just by watching. Higher Education Research and Development, 34(5), 1060-1062. [More Information]
  • Bell, A., Mladenovic, R. (2015). Situated learning, reflective practice and conceptual expansion: effective peer observation for tutor development. Teaching in Higher Education, 20(1), 24-36. [More Information]

2014

  • Bell, A., Wolfgramm-Foliaki, E., Airini, A., Santamaria, L., Birch, E., Kelly-Laubscher, R., Paxton, M., Stanley, C., Waterman, S. (2014). Global and cross-cultural perspectives on first-generation university students. AARE-NZARE 2014 Conference, Australia: AARE-NZARE.
  • Hendry, G., Bell, A., Thomson, K. (2014). Learning by observing a peer's teaching situation. International Journal for Academic Development, 19(4), 318-329. [More Information]
  • Hinton, T., Yeoman, P., Carvalho, L., Parisio, M., Day, M., Byrne, S., Bell, A., Donohoe, K., Radford, J., Tregloan, P., Poronnik, P., Goodyear, P. (2014). Participating in the communication of science: Identifying relationships between laboratory space designs and students' activities. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 22(5), 30-42.

2013

  • Bell, A., Carson, L., Piggott, L. (2013). Deliberative Democracy for Curriculum Renewal. In E Dunne, D Owen (Eds.), The Student Engagement Handbook: Practice in Higher Education, (pp. 499-508). Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
  • Bell, A., Mladenovic, R. (2013). How tutors understand and engage with reflective practices. Reflective Practice, 14(1), 1-11. [More Information]
  • Bell, A., Mladenovic, R., Price, M. (2013). Students' perception of the usefulness of marking guides, grade descriptors and annotated exemplars. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 38(7), 769-788. [More Information]

2012

  • Bell, A., Mladenovic, R., Price, M. (2012). Improving learning outcomes through effective assessment: benefits of grade descriptors, marking guides and exemplars. 5th Annual American Accoutning Association AAA Conference on Teaching and Learning in Accounting, No publisher: No publisher.
  • Barrie, S., Bell, A., Cairnduff, A., Teague, M. (2012). Setting the scene for change: Activating networks in the university labyrinth'. AARE-APERA Conference, No publication: Wiley.

2010

  • Bell, A., Morris, G. (2010). 'The Trading Zone': An online space for exchanging good teaching practice. 4th International iPED Conference iPED 2009, United Kingdom: Conventry University.
  • Bell, A., Kelton, J., Morrison, K., Mladenovic, R., McDonagh, N. (2010). A critical evaluation of the usefulness of a coding scheme to categorise levels of reflective thinking. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 36(7), 797-815. [More Information]
  • Bell, A., Treleaven, L. (2010). Looking for Professor Right: mentee selection of mentors in a formal mentoring program. Higher Education, 61(5), 545-561. [More Information]

2009

  • Bell, A., Morris, G. (2009). Engaging professional learning in online environments. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 25(5), 700-713.
  • Bell, A., Mladenovic, R., Segara, R. (2009). Supporting the reflective practice of tutors: what do tutors reflect on? 2009 AFAANZ Conference, Adelaide, Australia: Cafaanz.

2008

  • Ewing, R., Freeman, M., Barrie, S., Bell, A., O'Connor, D., Waugh, F., Sykes, C. (2008). Building community in academic settings: the importance of flexibility in a structured mentoring program. Mentoring and Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 16(3), 294-310.
  • Ellis, R., Freeman, M., Bell, A. (2008). Referencing as Evidence of Student Scholarliness and Academic Readiness. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Law and Education, 13(1), 83-98.
  • Bell, A., Mladenovic, R. (2008). The benefits of peer observation of teaching for tutor development. Higher Education, 55(6), 735-752. [More Information]

2007

  • Montgomery, D., Bell, A., Freeman, M. (2007). An online writing instructional system for international students. Synergy, (25).
  • Montgomery, D., Bell, A., Freeman, M. (2007). An online writing instructional system for international students. Synergy, 25(June), 31-33.
  • Bell, A. (2007). Exploring tutors' conceptions of excellent tutoring. Teaching and Learning in (Higher) Education for Sessional Staff, 1(1 (second article)), 1-17.

2006

  • Bell, A., Johnson, K., Burchett, M., Kenny, B. (2006). The effects of heat, smoke, leaching, scarification, temperature and NaCl salinity on the germination of Solanum centrale (the Australian bush tomato). Seed Science and Technology, 34(1), 33-45. [More Information]

2005

  • Freeman, M., Montgomery, D., Bell, A. (2005). Online writing instructional system for international students. Higher Education Research & Development (HERDSA), Australia: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia.
  • Kamvounias, P., Stilwell, F., Mladenovic, R., Bell, A. (2005). Scholarship Index success in the Faculty of Economics and Business: bringing research and teaching together.

2003

  • Johnson, K., Bell, A., Armstrong, G. (2003). Investigations into in Vitro manipulation of Solanum centrale (Bush Tomato). Acta Horticulturae, 616, 169-175.

Selected Grants

2024

  • Addressing placement inequities through participatory action research, Bell A, Curtin University/NCSEHE Equity Fellows

2019

  • Exploring benefits and challenges of online WIL for equity students, Bell A, Bartimote K, Tognolini J, Curtin University/NCSEHE Equity Fellows

Current and past research students

Project title Research student Co-supervisor/s
Enhancing the evidence-based capabilities of diagnostic radiographers through education Laura Di Michele A/Prof Warren Reed & Dr Kate Thomson
Understanding allied health student perspectives on developing competencies in simulated placements Abraham Wono Dr Elizabeth Bourne
Putting it all together - a study of the integration of learning in dental education Delyse Leadbeatter Professor Chris Peck
Analysis of the variation in the object of study in finance lectures and the significance for developing teaching abilities Fangfang Li Professor Keith Trigwell
Crossing a threshold: using the SOLO taxonomy and exemplars to facilitate students' conceptual of depreciation in introductory accounting Milica Simic Misic A/Prof Rosina Mladenovic & Prof Sue Newberry
In what ways does matched ability and contrast ability pairing of students in final year BOH3 therapy clinics impact on the student clinical learning experience? Adrian Montalto N/A
Peer assisted learning in dental clinical environments: does it work? Annabel Butt N/A